Cost of Beekeeping
One of the first questions to come up at Beekeeping classes is, “How much does it cost to keep Honeybees?” This is a very good question. Most hobby or back yard beekeepers will keep one or two hives their first year. I always suggest keeping two hives so you can compare the difference. You will
Ants vs. Bees
I wanted to share my experience with the challenges I have been having with Bull Ants in the bee-yard. Bull Ants are a constant threat to your bees. If you have a weak colony the Bull Ants can quickly attack the bees in an effort to claim the honey in the hive. Once the Bull […]
How To Treat A Bee Sting Near The Eye
I received a painful bee sting to the lower eyelid. I was creating a split from one of my thriving colonies when a guard bee flew up and landed beneath my glasses. Before I could remove my glasses the bee stung me right on the edge of my lower eyelid. I went inside and removed […]
Ratios of Sugar Syrup for Feeding Bees
Many people know that beekeepers feed their bees sugar syrup. This is done to stimulate faster buildup of the colony or to ensure the bees have enough food for the winter. But, did you know that there are different ways of mixing the sugar syrup for different purposes? Well, here are four different